The club's Academy manager has overseen the development of some of the brightest young talent to come through the ranks at the Nigel Doughty Academy, since first joining the youth setup in 2012.

Oliver Burke, Ben Osborn, Joe Worrall, Matty Cash, Jordan Smith and Ben Brereton have all been products of the academy during Brazil’s tenure.

The 54-year-old former Notts County manager has also had two spells in charge of the Reds first team, most recently working alongside Jack Lester in the second half of last season before Mark Warburton's appointment, and is a hugely respected figure at the City Ground.

Gary Brazil when he was in caretaker charge of the Reds last season

And in a statement on Wednesday morning the club said they are "delighted" he has agreed to commit his future to the club.

Forest chairman Nicholas Randall said: “A functioning and productive Academy is vital to the long term success of any football club.

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"The Nottingham Forest Academy has produced some outstanding young talent and securing the continued involvement of Gary will provide much needed continuity and stability in this most vital of areas.”

The Reds are hopeful they have another generation of young talent ready to make their mark on the first team in the near future, with Anel Ahmedhodzic and Toby Edser close to earning a first team opportunity.

And Brazil and Lester, who returned to his role as under-23s coach in the final stages of last season, are regarded as key figures, when it comes to maintaining the production line of talent.